Rep. Demmer Votes No on Tax Increase

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Sunday, July 02, 2017

Dixon…State
Representative Tom Demmer issued the following statement regarding tonight’s
income tax increase vote in the Illinois House of Representatives.

“As a member of the negotiating team, I know we have been
making real progress with Democrats on both a balanced budget and meaningful
reforms that would help put Illinois back on the right track. Instead, Speaker Madigan ended those talks
and put a permanent income tax increase to a vote,” said Demmer.

“Illinois is facing an unprecedented financial challenge. We
need meaningful reforms to lower the cost of government, attract new jobs, and
make Illinois a state where families and businesses can thrive” Demmer
continued.

The State revenue plan (Senate Bill 9) passed by a vote of
72 to 45. Governor Rauner has indicated
he will veto the bill, but it received enough votes for an override.